Family of 9-Year-Old Injured at Astroworld Files Suit Against Travis Scott: 'Thought It Would Be Safe'

The family ofEzra Blount, who was “nearly crushed to death” atAstroworld Festival, has filed suit against Travis Scott and others, alleging their “grossly negligent conduct” contributed to the 9-year-old’s life-threatening injuries. The child — who is identified only as E.B. in the suit — is currently in a medically induced coma as doctors attempt to alleviate trauma to his brain, liver and kidney. For more on the tragedy at Astroworld, listen below toour daily podcast on People Every Day....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Joy Jones

Family of Kidnapped Israeli Woman, 36, Seen in Wrenching Hostage Video Decries ‘Cruel Game’ (Exclusive)

Rimon and Yagen during their wedding in Kibbutz Nirim.Photo:courtesy Kirsht Family courtesy Kirsht Family On Monday,Hamasreleased a hostage video showing three kidnapped Israeli women sitting in plastic chairs against a blank wall. For relatives of Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav, who was among the women shown, the wrenching footage was the first clear sign that she could still be alive. On Oct. 7, Rimon, 36, and her husband Yagev Buchshtav, 34 — who met in high school and married in 2021 — were kidnapped from their home during Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel, which killed around 1,400 Israelis, injured thousands and saw hundreds more taken hostage in what proved to be the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Erika Peterson

Father and Son Vanish While Kayaking on Spring Break Trip in Arkansas: 'Such a Tragic Situation'

Chuck and Charley Morris.Photo: GoFundMe A father and son remain missing after going kayaking together in Arkansas last week while on a spring break trip. Chuck Morris, a 47-year-old percussionist for Colorado jam band Lotus, and his 20-year-old son Charley were reported missing on Thursday after theywent kayaking on Beaver Lakeand failed to return, according to ABC affiliate KHBS. A family friend told ABC affiliate KHBS the pair, who are from Kansas City, Mo....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Natalie Clark

Father of Texas Woman, Who Was Fatally Shot in Her Home by Police, Dies Weeks After Her Death

Atatiana Jefferson.Photo: Facebook Marquis A. Jefferson died of cardiac arrest, though he had no history of prior illness, a spokesperson for the family, Bruce Carter,told NBC Dallas on Saturday. “It’s just sad because of grief. I don’t know what else to say,” Carter told the outlet. “Less than a month ago, he was working at El Centro, mentoring kids twice a week. He just couldn’t get back from what happened with his daughter....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Robert Huang

Father with Cancer Miraculously Lives to See Birth of Twin Sons Before Dying: 'He Was So Happy'

Photo: Tylynn Bradford Jennifer and Justin Hankshad only been married for two months when they got the news that would change their lives forever. Justin was diagnosed with testicular cancer in August 2013 –– not long after he and Jennifer said their “I dos” in front of friends and family. Soon after the diagnosis, he underwent surgery to remove a tumor. “We were devastated. He was depressed for a while....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Susan Ramirez

Faux Melania Trump Says She's Going as the 'Ghost of Colonialism' for Halloween — Watch the Clip

Laura Benantireturned toThe Late Show with Stephen Colberton Tuesday, to reprise her acclaimedMelania Trumpimpression.On the heels ofthe first lady’s trip to Africaandher first sit-down interview as FLOTUS, Colbert welcomed Benanti back to roast some of Mrs. Trump’s recent headlines.First up was her wardrobe, specifically the white pith helmet the former model wore while visiting a safari in Nairobi National Park in Kenya.Critics online slammed the first lady for the garb, the hat being most commonly associated with colonialists....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · David Johnson

FDA Approves New Flu Drug for the First Time in 20 Years as the Season Ramps Up

Photo: Getty For the first time in 20 years, there will be anew flu drugon the market. The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that they approved a new antiviral drug, called baloxavir marboxil, which will be sold as Xofluza. Xofluza is only approved for people aged 12 or older, and who have beenfeeling the symptoms of the flufor no more than two days. Patients need just one dose of Xofluza, which will cost $150, Genentech, the manufacturer,told theNew York Times, but they plan to offer coupons that bring the price down to $30 for people with insurance, and about $90 for those who are uninsured....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Brian Harris

Felicity Jones Reveals Her Favorite Self-Care Ritual — And the $535 Moisturizer She Swears By

In 2019,Felicity Jonesjoined forces withEddie RedmayneforThe Aeronauts, wrapped filmingThe Last Letter From Your Loveopposite Shailene Woodley, adjusted tolife as a newly-wedand confirmed she’spregnant with her first child. So as to be expected, it’s hard for the actress, 36, to find downtime: “It’s been a very rewarding and busy year so far…it’s been fab[ulous],” theClé de Peau brand ambassadortells PEOPLE. “I’ve learned so much since I started working with the brand, particulary when I visited Japan and saw the level of skincare they have out there,” theOn the Basis of Sexstar says....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Warren Rivera

Female Energy Secretary Claps Back After Nevada Governor Questions Whether She 'Actually Understands' Science

Jennifer Granholm (left), Joe Lombardo.Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty; Ethan Miller/Getty Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm offered a subtle dig at newly elected Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo after the Republican questioned whether she “actually” understood the science behind battery recycling at an event on Thursday. Granholm — who has served as the nation’s energy secretary since 2021 — and Lombardo both spoke at an event announcing a$2 billion green energy grantfrom the Biden administration for a Nevada-based battery recycling company, which will help the U....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · David Ward

Female Lawmakers Reflect on History-Making Appearance of 2 Women at Biden’s Speech to Congress

From left: Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.Photo: Getty (3) Democratic women in Congressspoke toUSA Todayabout the history-making moment, saying the visual is important for those watching the speech. “Representation matters, and it is past time that we see two women on the dais representing the highest civilian roles in the U.S. government,” New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told the paper. “When women of all ages tune in Wednesday night, they will see themselves in [Pelosi and Harris]....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Barbara Hall

Fiancé of Ga. Mom Who Mysteriously Disappeared 2 Years Ago Is Charged with Murder

Tiffany Foster.Photo:Tiffany Starks/FacebookThe fiancé of aGeorgia mother of three who mysteriously disappearedtwo years ago has been charged with murder in connection with her presumed death, according to multiple news outlets.Reginald Roderick Robertson is charged with felony murder, malice murder, concealing the death of another, rape, kidnapping, false imprisonment, forgery, financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud, according to a press release from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.It’s unclear if Roberston has entered a plea or retained an attorney to comment on his behalf....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Anthony Maxwell

Fiancée of Murdered Reporter Who Says He 'Wanted Desperately' to Be a Dad Raises Money for IVF

Dylan Lyons and Casey Fite.Photo: courtesy of Casey Fite Casey Fiteis looking to continue her plan of starting a family with the man of her dreams, even after his death. Dylan Lyons, a Spectrum News 13 reporter, was killed on Feb. 22 when a gunman opened fire on him and photojournalist Jesse Walden — who was critically injured — as they sat in their car in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Orlando, Florida....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Angela Burns

Finally a Grand Ole Opry Member, Carly Pearce Celebrates with Happy Tears: 'Best Night of My Life'

But then maybe she didn’t want an audience for the tears that she couldn’t stop. Sensing the emotion, the crowd only grew louder as Pearce covered her face with her hand and wept for a few brief moments. Finally collecting herself, she turned back toward the adulation, wiped her cheeks, and let out a “Woo-hoo!” that said it all: Her lifetime dream had really come true. Carly Pearce.Chris Hollo Pearce’s induction date had been set back in June, when country deityDolly Partoninvited the 31-year-old artist to join the Opry — a surprise that brought an even greater flood of happy tears....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Sean Jefferson